Classic Literture

THE LONE STAR RANGER by ZANE GREY

As the son of an infamous gunfighter, Buck Duane has the natural instincts and lightening-quick reflexes of his father. After killing a man in self defense he becomes an outlaw living amongst gunfighters and bandits living on the Texas-Mexico border.

FAHRENHEIT 451 by RAY BRADBURY

Guy Montag is a book burning fireman undergoing a crisis of faith. This life sharply contrasts with Clarisse, a young girl who is thrilled by the ideas in books. When she mysteriously disappears, Montag is moved to make some changes and starts hiding books in his home. Eventually his wife turns him in and he is asked to rise to the call and burn his secret stash of books.

MIDDLEMARCH by GEORGE ELLIOT

This panoramic work -considered the finest novel in English-- offers a complex look at English provincial life at a crucial historical moment, and at the same time, dramatizes and explores some of the most potent myths of Victorian literature.

Improvement/Spirituality/Self Help/Informative/Parenting

THE FOUR AGREEMENTS by DON MIGUEL RUIZ
A practical guide to personal freedom.

THE LOVE DARE by STEVEN and ALEX KENDRICK
Too many marriages end when someone says "I've fallen out of love with you". This book discusses how these statements reveal a lack of understanding about the fundamental nature of true love.


HOW TO TALK SO CHILDREN WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO CHILDREN WILL TALK by ADELE FABER and ELAINE MAZLISH
The title says it all!

THE TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER by DAVE RAMSEY
A proven plan for financial fitness.

Biography/Memoir/Autobiography

IDEAS AND OPINIONS by ALBERT EINSTEIN

The musings, thoughts and contemplations of one of the most brilliant men to ever live. A definitive collection of Albert Einstein's popular writings gathered under the supervision of Albert Einstein himself. The selections range from his earliest days as a theoretical physicist, to his death in 1955; from such subjects as relativity, nuclear war or peace, and religion and science, to human rights, economics, science and government.

NO EASY WALK TO FREEDOM by NELSON MANDELA

The single most important autobiography of the modern era. This collection of Mandela's speeches, letters and writing vividly illustrates the magnetic attractions of one of the foremost campaigners of freedom the world has known. This is a valuable historical document and chronicle of the life and thoughts of a man whose name is synonymous with the fight for human rights and self determination.

INVINCIBLE LOUISA by CORNELIA MEIGS

Biography tracing the fascinating life of Louisa May Alcott from her happy childhood in Pennsylvania and Boston to her success as a writer of such classics as Little Women.

THE GLASS CASTLE by JEANNETTE WALLS

The book recounts her and her siblings' unconventional upbringing. It is very thought provoking. Stayed on The New York Time's Best Seller List for 100 weeks and received The Christopher Award, the American Library Association's Alex Award, and the Books for Better Living Award.

South Book Club- December- "Gideon's Gift" by Karen Kingsbury

The South Book Club will discuss Gideon's Gift by Karen Kingsbury on January 5 at the home of Renee Lutz.

North Book Club- December- "The Choosen" by Chaim Potok

The North Book Club will discuss "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok on January 5.

November-SOUTH- A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

The South Book Club will discuss this book at the home of Shannon Davison on November 3.

November-NORTH-The Secret Journal of Brett Colton by Kay Lynn Mangum

The North Book Club will discuss this book on November 3 at the home of Jackie Sundol.

October- The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

North Book Club- We will discuss this book at the Eldrige home on October 6.

South Book Club- We will discuss this book at the Romero property on October 6. Bring chairs and plan on sitting around the fire.

September- Ensign (August)

We will discuss the Ensign (August 2009) on September 1 at Debbie Hardin's home from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Call 741-3329 with questions.

March- "In Search of Eden" by Linda Nichols

We will discuss "In Search of Eden" on March 10 at the home of BreAnne Hardin.

February-The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

We will discuss The Woman in White on February 12 at Kandus Beck's house.

December/January- Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

The book club Christmas Party will be hosted by Debbie Hardin on December 9. Bring your favorite holiday pot luck and wrap up a white elephant book! We will discuss Uglies on January 13 at Andrea Mabey's.